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Understanding the origin of heavy elements on the periodic table is one of the most challenging open problems in all of ...

To mark the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, Space.com looks at some of the most scientifically significant images that have emerged from the observatory's lens.

Astronomers and philosophers have long speculated on the possibility of planets orbiting distant stars.  In the 1990s the ...

April showers bring more than just flowers—they bring shooting stars! This month, astronomy enthusiasts have a celestial event to look forward to: the Lyrid meteor shower. Known for its fast and ...

Typically, the Lyrids produce about 20 meteors per hour. However, this year, thanks to a particularly dark moon phase, stargazers can expect an even more impressive display. According to NASA, the ...

NASA has released new images showing the fascinating structure dubbed a 'pillar of creation'. The image captures an enormous cosmic tower which measures nearly 10 light-years tall in the Eagle Nebula ...